NAHITAN NANDEZ NEWS

Avoids significant injuries Nandez has been diagnosed with a thigh contusion and has been named in the squad list to face Juventus Tuesday, Cagliari informed.

Impact Nandez picked up a different thigh problem in the last match, but he will make the trip and will go through a fitness test on game-day. He could soldier through it considering that they are dealing with a few absences. He has recorded two assists, 15 shots, 17 chances created and 423 crosses in 16 matches.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Udinese Nandez took one shot and bowed out at half time in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Udinese and was later pictured leaving the stadium on crutches by La Nuova Sardegna.

Impact Nandez was questionable to play due to a thigh problem, but he might have suffered a different kind of issue, likely a knee one, because of a harsh collision with an opponent in the first half. He is a long shot to feature versus Juventus Tuesday. Alessandro Deiola and Gabriele Zappa will be candidates to take his place.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Udinese game Nandez (thigh) has been included in the squad list to face Udinese Saturday.

Impact Nandez missed the last game due to muscle fatigue, but he has been able to recover. He has a solid shot to crack the XI right away, supplanting either Alessandro Deiola or Alberto Grassi. He has posted one assist, eight shots, three chances created and 21 crosses in the last four games.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Inter match Nandez will miss Sunday's game versus Inter due to a flexor problem in the right thigh, Cagliari announced.

Impact Nandez was limited in practice in recent days and will miss his second game of the season. Alessandro Deiola and Charalampos Lykogiannis are the main options to replace him in the midfield, with Dalbert moving to a central position in the second case.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Nandez took three shots and created two chances in Monday's 1-1 draw against Torino. He also made a clearance, two interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Nandez played well on both sides of the ball on Monday, but he had to settle for a draw despite his side being on the front foot for most of the game. He will likely have to do more defending next weekend against Inter Milan, which are second in Serie A and lead the league in scoring this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses in draw Nandez sent in seven crosses (one accurate) during Friday's one-all draw with Salernitana.

Impact Nandez was wasteful to the extreme Friday, with a plethora of chances to get on the score sheet, all squandered. The midfielder has been a consistent fantasy producer to this point, and will hope to bounce back away against Verona on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Nandez took one shot (zero on target), created two chances and set up a goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Sassuolo.

Impact Nandez's looping cross was slammed home by Keita in the 40th minute for his sides first equalizer. It's his second assist of the term and his second in his last five matches. He faces Salernitana next on November 26.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Very pesky against Atalanta Nandez won seven of ten tackles and 17 duels, had one interception and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Nandez was fielded in an unusually offensive position, but he mostly served as a tactical weapon to pressure the opponents. He put up extremely high numbers in the defensive stats, while he did not do much in the final third. He has posted onea assist, 11 chances created, 21 crosses and 26 tackles in ten games. Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance versus Bologna Nandez (thigh) won one of three tackles, created one scoring chance and sent in one accurate shot in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Nandez worked his way back from a small thigh injury, but he did not put together a great line in this one, as Cagliari generated little offense as a whole. He has posted one assist, six shots, 11 chances created and 21 crosses in 11 matches. Cagliari will host Atalanta Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bologna Nandez (hamstring) will be in the starting XI versus Bologna on Monday.

Impact Nandez is back on the pitch following just one game on the shelf resulting from his hamstring injury. The midfielder has started nine of his 10 appearances for the club this year and should continue to feature heavily in the starting XI moving forward. In that role, Nandez is capable of offering decent mid-range fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be available versus Bologna Nandez (thigh) has good chances to start in Monday's game against Bologna, coach Walter Mazzarri informed.

Impact Nandez sat out the previous game due to muscle fatigue, but he progressed in the past couple of days. He could play over Gabriele Zappa or Raoul Bellanova. He has tallied one assist, six shots, 20 crosses and 13 tackles in nine appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Roma game Nandez (thigh) was omitted from Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednesday.

Impact Nandez has been able to recover from a thigh ailment he suffered in the most recent game. Gabriele Zappa is set to start on the right flank and Raoul Bellanova is also a candidate depending on what scheme the coach uses.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Roma clash Nandez underwent rehab in the past two days due to a sore adductor in the right thigh, Cagliari informed.

Impact Nandez limped off early in the past game and is unlikely to be able to play Wednesday versus Roma. Gabriele Zappa is the likeliest candidate to take his place on the right flank.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out against Fiorentina Nandez took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate shot, drew one foul and won two duels in 71 in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Fiorentina before asking to come out due to an uns...

Impact Nandez did not get much going like most of his teammates in this one and could not finish the game due to a likely muscular problem. He will be assessed ahead of Wednesday's home game versus Roma. He was replaced by youngster Adam Obert, who made his Serie A debut. Alberto Grassi and Gaston Pereiro, who had already subbed in when he got hurt, are more probable candidates to start if he could not recover in time for the next game.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Nandez provided one assist, took one shot off target, created three chances, delivered two crosses, won one tackle, made three clearances and drew three fouls in Sunday's 3-1 win v...

Impact Nandez had a positive offensive outing Sunday as he registered his first assist of the season to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has not appeared on the scoresheet often this season but he has managed to produce four shots, 10 chances created and 19 crosses in eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins countless duels versus Venezia Nandez sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, drew five foul and won 14 duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Nandez had a very dynamic performance down the right flank, although he was not particularly precise in the final third. He has posted three shots, seven chances created, 17 crosses and 11 tackles in seven games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City at Tottenham; Barcelona plays Atletico

Tottenham hosts Manchester City with the teams experiencing contrasting seasons

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press